Newest Cards on the Site
 First Snow Janet Chui |
 Prayer Tree: Fingers Janet Chui |
 Miniature Prayer Tree Janet Chui |
 Libra Rachel K. Cox |
 Lunar Butterfly Rachel K. Cox |
 Capricorn Rachel K. Cox |
Environmental Health News
Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water.
The federal government says to throw most unused or expired medications into the trash, not down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a new study finds. The results come as Maine lawmakers consider a bill, among the first of its kind, that would require manufacturers to collect and dispose of unused drugs.
5 dead, dozens hurt in Connecticut power plant blast.
A power plant under construction in central Connecticut exploded with earthquake force that shook homes across much of the state on Sunday as workers purged natural gas lines in preparation for the plant to open this year.
Credibility key in 9/11 health trials.
As the first cases in a massive battle over illnesses linked to 9/11 near trial, an Associated Press investigation has found that several of the initial 30 suits contain inconsistent or exaggerated claims about how the workers got sick or how much time they spent at ground zero.
Industrial solvent linked to increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
Exposure to the industrial solvent trichloroethylene increases a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease nearly sixfold, California researchers said Sunday.
3M talks had short guest list.
Civic leaders are alarmed that the Minnesota giant met privately with EPA about Scotchgard and other chemicals as new safety rules are weighed.
Pioneering e-waste bill remains stuck in legal limbo.
The New York City government and manufacturers are locked in a contentious legal battle over whether producers should take a lion's share of responsibility for collecting discarded electronics.
Permits drag on U.S. mining projects.
Obtaining the permits and approvals needed to build a mine in the U.S. takes an average of seven years, among the longest wait time in the world. Permit delays are partly due to public opposition because of mining's checkered history and reputation for pollution.
Firms face new asbestos case.
James Hardie and CSR have been accused in court of joining forces during the 1960s and '70s in a bid to dissuade regulatory authorities from restricting or controlling the use of their potentially lethal asbestos products.
News links compiled by Environmental Health News
Artwork & writing © of their respective creators.
Everything else © 2005-2010 BlueGreenPlanet.org
Random Card
 Blue Iris Luna Black Earth fact: In 2002, Americans discarded 32 billion empty soda cans. Recycling these cans could have saved 435,000 tons of aluminum.  |
BlueGreenBlog
Waste not, want not - posted January 15 2007
Andi McDaniel has a piece entitled Can We Create a World Without Waste? at Alternet. I think it's an important piece to read as the earth grows smaller... the places on this planet which we use as dumping grounds are getting closer and closer to people as developed areas and populations expand.One of the ways to curb the trash we throw out is to be smarter about buying - avoiding whatever we do not need, and perhaps avoiding what is covered in too much packaging. But some manufacturers and selle...
Read BlueGreenBlog | Comment or link to this entryUpcoming Days of Note
February
8th - Ashura14th - St. Valentine's Day
20th - Fat Tuesday
21st - Ash Wednesday
26th - Maha Shivratri
March
8th - International Women’s Day14th - Holi
Latest Links
Green Choices
GreenChoices is about the actions and choices in everyday life that can protect the environment. The site is a information clearinghouse on green alternatives.
RealClimate
RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. We aim to provide a quick response to developing stories and provide the context sometimes missing in mainstream commentary. The discussion here is restricted to scientific topics and will not get involved in any political or economic implications of the science.
People and Planet
Peopleandplanet.net provides a global review and internet gateway into the issues of population, poverty, health, consumption and the environment. It is published by Planet 21, an independent non-profit company and a registered British charity recognised by the United Nations.
Click here to see all our helpful links